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Vinh Long Tour From Ho Chi Minh 1 Day
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  • HCMC, Mang Thit, Vinh Long, HCMC
  • By Vemekong
05:30 AM – 05:30 PM Boat, lunch, sampan, car Up to 10pax Vinh Long River Tour English speaking guide Veggie-friendly

Vinh Long is about 140km from Saigon, 40km from Can Tho. This unique tour includes an amazing Mekong River boat excursion with lunch on board, a light trekking in the hundred-brick-kiln Kingdom & its village, the rowing sampan & small canal, visit the coconut candy & pop rice village on the islet.

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Highlights
Explore mighty Mekong River by boat Village trekking in the brick kiln Kingdom Have an authentic lunch on board Enjoy the rowing sampan & small canal Unlock An Binh islet for coco candy & pop rice
Itinerary
  • Pick-up
    05:30 AM, the car driver (no tour guide) will pick you up from your hotel in HCMC and transfers to Vinh Long City for embarking the boat. Arrive in Vinh Long around 08:30 AM.
  • Meeting point with the tour guide
    08:30 AM, the meeting point is at the lobby of Cuu Long B hotel in Vinh Long. Our tour guide will welcome and pick you up from there and walk to the boat station for the Vinh Long boat excursion.
  • Vinh Long pottery kilns
    The journey will stop to visit pottery kilns, see the process of handmade pottery for export to European countries, America, Australia and some Asian countries.
  • Brick kiln Kingdom in Vinh Long
    Your boat keeps cruising for the mighty Mekong River discovery. About 10:15 AM, the brick kiln Kingdom will appear amazingly along the Thay Cai canal in Mang Thit. This tradition and its heritage kilns last hundred years through the wars and termites. You just feel like you are cruising back in time to recognize the value of mud brick and tiles.
  • Village trekking
    Get on the land for the village trekking (about 45 minutes trek) or just keep sitting happily on the boat to wait for others). During your trekking time, you will pay a visit to different kilns and locals, get to know deeply about their life and the traditional values of brick kiln Kingdom in Vietnam. Have a close-up view of the village and everything about the kilns.
  • Lunch on board
    Get back to the boat. Take a rest, enjoy the drink. You will have lunch on board while the boat cruises to An Binh islet for a full Mekong River Delta exploration trip.
  • The rowing sampan and small canals
    Leave the big boat behind for a while. Let’s experience the rowing sampan (with the locals) and a small canal. A must photo of Mekong featured with the sampan.
  • Coconut cand & pop rice
    The Mekong boat trip arrives at a local village and visits a local workshop on An Binh islet, there are things to see such as coconut candy producing process, pop rice, rice wine, snake wine...Enjoying free samples of local specialties and discovering daily activities of local people.
  • Get back to the boat station
    The boat keeps reaching around the islet to drop off some guests who stay overnight on our islet homestay (contact us for a package tour & homestay) the rest will get back to the boat station.
  • Back to hotel in HCMC
    End the one-day-tour around 2:30 PM at Cuu Long B hotel in Vinh Long City where your car driver waits for you there and picks you up for HCMC at 05:30 PM.
  • P/s
    We offer to a free drop you off at hotel in Can Tho city. Please let us know in advance.
    We can provide you a transfer service to Ha Tien for Phu Quoc island or Kampot, Cambodia, Chau Doc for speed boat upstream to Phnompenh Cambodia.
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112 reviews on “Vinh Long Tour From Ho Chi Minh 1 Day”

  1. Anna Müller. from Germany said:
    Verified ✓
    Immersive Mekong Experience with Rich Cultural Insights

    This full-day Mekong tour from Ho Chi Minh City to Vinh Long was a perfect blend of culture, nature, and local life. Our guide Hannah greeted us warmly at the hotel in Vinh Long and led us to the boat, where our adventure began. Visiting the pottery kilns was fascinating — seeing handmade pottery crafted with such skill for export worldwide really impressed me.

    Cruising down the Thay Cai canal, the historic brick kiln kingdom felt like stepping back in time, and the village trek gave a close-up look at the locals’ way of life and traditional brick-making techniques. Hannah’s stories and explanations enriched the entire experience.

    Lunch on board was relaxing with beautiful river views. The rowing sampan ride through narrow canals was a peaceful highlight — perfect for photos and soaking in the tranquil surroundings. The stop at An Binh islet to visit local workshops for coconut candy, pop rice, and even snake wine tasting was truly authentic and delicious.

    Returning to Vinh Long and then back to HCMC after a full day, this tour felt like a genuine journey through the heart of the Mekong Delta. Hannah’s friendly and informative guiding made the day flow smoothly. Highly recommended!

  2. James Roberts. from Canada said:
    Verified ✓
    A Perfect Day of Discovery and Delight in Vinh Long

    What an incredible experience! Our guide Hannah was absolutely fantastic — knowledgeable, friendly, and attentive throughout the entire day. She greeted us warmly at the hotel and ensured everything flowed smoothly. The visit to the pottery kilns was fascinating, watching the craftsmanship and hearing about how these beautiful pieces reach markets worldwide. Cruising past the brick kiln Kingdom was like witnessing a hidden treasure; Hannah’s insights really brought this unique tradition to life.

    The village trekking was a wonderful way to connect with the local people and culture. Hannah patiently answered all our questions and made sure everyone was comfortable. The sampan ride on the smaller canals was magical, drifting silently through the lush waterways. The stops to taste local coconut candy and other specialties were delightful and authentic. Lunch on the boat was delicious and relaxing.

    Thanks to Hannah, this tour was not only educational but also deeply personal and enjoyable. I highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting the Mekong Delta!

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